John Edwards, who famously cheated on his dying wife, apparently has a life-threatening heart condition…or is trying to prolong the time until he has to go to trial for all those campaign finance violations!

The former senator is charged with conspiracy, issuing false statements and violating campaign contribution laws, but asked the judge last month to delay his criminal trial because of the medical condition.

This guy doesn't exactly have a history of being honest, so who knows what he's got up his sleeve, but his cardiologist says he is scheduled for surgery next month.

At a hearing on Friday, Judge Catherine Eaglesdelayed his criminal trial until March 26 where he still intends to plead not guilty.

We hope John's surgery goes well and feels better real soon because we can't wait to see him be brought to justice.